I found myself in an unexpected yet incredibly rewarding position recently—serving as a judge at the #MaofProgram #DemoDay for new startups! It feels surreal, especially since this is the same program where I began my journey as a startup CEO. Being on the other side of the table, listening to new founders and their ideas, was both inspiring and a full-circle moment. This experience made me reflect on how much I've learned, not only from the countless startup events and programs I’ve attended but also from my personal journey as a founder. Although I still consider myself at the beginning, it was a powerful reminder that I now have knowledge and insights to offer others—helping them navigate the highs and lows, sharing tips, and offering support. It was an honor to serve as a judge alongside Tal Catran, a successful entrepreneur, founder, speaker, investor as well as an amazing person. Learning from his expertise was an invaluable experience for me too. I wish a lot of luck to all the founders: uri ofer, Ofek Okonski אופק אוקונסקי, Shlomi Kapon, Ginadi Bonder, Sharon Hajaj, Ariel Yaffe. You have great ideas and now it is a time for the execution to make your dreams a reality. A huge thank you to Orit Ophir for organizing the event and inviting me to participate. I'm excited to continue giving back and helping other founders on their journeys! #startups #founders #entrepreneurship #mentor #payitforward #Startup #learningjourney #preaccelerator #israelistartups #innovation #resilience
As Demo Day comes to a close by the program of Ministry of Economy and Industry-משרד הכלכלה והתעשייה and הסוכנות לעסקים קטנים ובינוניים, we wrap up an incredible event filled with innovation and bold ideas. While some of the entrepreneurs remain under wraps, their groundbreaking projects certainly left an impression: uri ofer, Ofek Okonski אופק אוקונסקי Shlomi Kapon, Ginadi Bonder, Sharon Hajaj, Ariel Yaffe Our esteemed judges Tal Catran and Ira Kovalsky - I couldn't be more grateful to have you on the panel! Your expertise, insightful feedback, and genuine interest in supporting these entrepreneurs made this event truly special. Thank you for your time, wisdom, and dedication to helping these innovators thrive! It’s been a day of learning, inspiration, and promise for the future! A huge round of applause to my incredible colleagues, Liri David & Sion Einstein – no matter what challenges arise, they always bring their best and shine through. ✨ Thank you #preaccelerator #entrepreneurship #israelistartups #innovation #grateful #lovingmywork #startup
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3moIra Kovalsky the honor was mine. You did a great job as jury and I felt we complemented each other. Let's keep in touch ;)